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2 <br /> <br /> <br />Weed Control Progress Report May 5, 2020 <br /> <br />Period from April 6 to May 5, 2020 submitted by Stan Wolf <br /> <br />New business for June meeting: <br /> <br />2021 Proposed Budget: The proposed 2021 budget is to be submitted to the <br />county Finance Office by July 15, 2020. Overall expenses are not expected to <br />change save for a few to reflect inflation. No equipment purchases or <br />replacements are expected. I have enclosed is the 2021 proposed budget draft <br />for your review. Revenue and staff expenses will be entered by the Finance <br />Office later. Proposed operational expenses have been entered. Also enclosed <br />is the list of equipment showing purchase date, current mileage, expected <br />replacement date, and average miles per year. Please review and offer <br />comments at the June meeting. <br /> <br />In March I met with Ben Dow, Fargo Public Works Director, regarding the <br />possible disbanding of the Fargo Weed Board. Mr. Dow stated that if the weed <br />board is disbanded in 2021, Fargo Public Works will continue to conduct weed <br />control operations within the city. Cass County will not be required to spray road <br />rights-of-way within the city. Scouting and control of Purple loosestrife will <br />continue be conducted by Cass County Weed Control as has been done in past <br />years. The Cass County Weed Officer will be required to investigate noxious <br />weed complaints but will work with Fargo Public Works in conducting control <br />efforts. <br /> <br />Monthly Report: <br /> <br />Daily activities have been limited to work in the office or on the Highway Dept <br />grounds due to COVID-19 declaration. Department head meetings have been <br />attended via video conference or phone. Travel is allowed within the county for <br />work related issues, I fully expect that summer weed control activities will not be <br />affected as we can easily maintain distancing requirement if still in effect. <br /> <br />NDSU Noxious Weed Specialist: I have been asked to be on the search <br />committee to review candidate applications and interview applicants for the <br />NDSU Noxious Weed Specialist position. This position will conduct various trials <br />and offer control recommendations on controlling noxious and invasive weeds in <br />North Dakota. Currently the meetings have been held via teleconference. <br /> <br />Sprayer Contracts: The contractor noxious weed spray contracts were signed <br />by the contractors and Mr. Wilcox. Signed copies were mailed to the contractors. <br /> <br />Purchases: Purchased the following items for the new vehicle storage area; 2 <br />vehicle remote door openers and one door keypad, two-wheel hand truck, step <br />ladder, trash can and other small items.